CONSTITUTION 
OF THE 
SOCIETY 
OF 
American Taxidermists. 
NAME. 
Article 1. This body shall be known as the Society of American 
Taxidermists. 
OBJECTS. 
Article 2. The objects of this Society are to promote intercourse between 
those who are interested in the art of Taxidermy in various parts of America, 
to encourage and promote the development of that art, and to elevate it to a 
permanent and acknowledged position among the fine arts. 
MEMBERSHIP. 
Article 3. Any taxidermist, whether amateur or professional, may become 
a member of the Society upon the written recommendation of one member, 
nomination by the Executive Committee, and election by a majority of mem- 
bers present at any regular meeting. 
Article 4. The Society shall consist of Active members. Corresponding 
members, and Honorary members. 
OFFICERS. 
Article o. The officers of tlie Society shall be elected by ballot in general 
session, and shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treas- 
urer, each of whom shall be elected at each annual meeting for the following 
one. 
Article 6. The President, or in his absence the Vice President, shall 
preside at all general sessions of the Society, and at all meetings of the 
Executive Committee. 
It shall be the duty of the President to give an address at a general meeting 
of the Society during the meeting over which he shall preside. 
